ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR6-0013 · ATLAS 251

Paramythia

An expression of consolation and encouragement.

Explanation

Speech acknowledges strain, offers relation and opens a bearable next possibility.

Example

You need not see the whole path today; the next step is enough.

Counterexample

The problem will probably be solved.

Effect on thought and perception

Shows language as affective co-regulation.

Resonance

A second voice takes up tension and returns it in altered form.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Paramythia“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR6-0013. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR6-0013

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